The A to Z of Logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on topics relating to those previously mentioned such as negation, conditionals, truth tables, and proofs. Historical periods and figu
Originally published in 2006 as Historical dictionary of logic in Scarecrow's Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements series
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-306)
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Notation; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Bibliography; About the Author